Harrison Butker graduation speech

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

There's many people, both men and women who desire a lifestyle where the man provides and the woman raises children in a functional two parent household surrounded by love and respect. Just look around at the current dysfunction that our children are being raised in and tell me this might be a better option for kids. And even if you disagree at least respect the men and women who have made their decision to raid their family this way.

Of course, and I completely respect and approve of that choice. I don't, however, accept that that's the only choice that's "normal." I would leave that word completely out of the discussion.

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Of course, and I completely respect and approve of that choice. I don't, however, accept that that's the only choice that's "normal." I would leave that word completely out of the discussion.

Fair enough, I'll replace normal with optimal.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

Fair enough, I'll replace normal with optimal.

Needless to say I wouldn't frame it that way either, but we can agree to disagree. Just different choices people have a right to make.

[packs]

Someone coming to a mutual decision with their spouse to enter into a household with traditional gender roles is one thing, someone suggesting it's the right way to live or the only way to live is out there, in my opinion. Even on the most practical level, everyone isn't a professional athlete and many households require two incomes to makes ends meet.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by packs

Someone coming to a mutual decision with their spouse to enter into a household with traditional gender roles is one thing, someone suggesting it's the right way to live or the only way to live is out there, in my opinion. Even on the most practical level, everyone isn't a professional athlete and many households require two incomes to makes ends meet.

Not to mention that every household is not a heterosexual couple,

[packs]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Not to mention that every household is not a heterosexual couple,

No doubt. That's why I chose the word spouse. I was also careful to say mutual decision because that's what I really value in my own relationship, the mutual partnership I have with my spouse.